Archive for April, 2013

Chrysler Inc. alerted the owners of the Dodge Challenger muscle car of a possible threat to their lives. The company revealed that the car might ignite a fire so it would be better if car owners would store them outside their homes.

The company claimed that the problem with the car model is the wiring system. Most of the car has a series of mis-wired electrical components, which might cause the car to heat up and start a fire. Only those car models equipped with a V-6 engine bound to ignite a fire.

Currently, there are already seven fire incidents that involve the 2013 Dodge Challenger. The manufacturers urge car owners of the said model to park their car away from their home to be safe from a possible fire ignition.

All the models built between December 3 last year and January 24 2013 were recalled, which makes a total of 4,459 cars. The company stated that out of the 4,459 cars; 2,500 were already sold to their clients, and the rests are still on dealer lots. The issue does not affect all car models as only those equipped with the V-6 models are affected.

While most automakers would take their time to reach their customers involving a recall, Chrysler is enlisting the help of telemarketers to contact owners of the said car model to alert them of the possible danger to their lives. The car manufacturer is willing to give free loans for any affected car owners until they can resolve the issue about the car model.

This is not the first time that a car manufacturer recalls its car, back in July last year; Ford Motors also has the same problem with their 2013 Escape crossover. They warned car owners against the possible danger of owning the car because of a faulty fuel line that might cause fire.

Meanwhile, Chrysler hopes to resolve the problem as fast as they can without the need for an additional charge to their clients.

The Chrysler 300 is the flagship sedan of Chrysler and it has been in production since 2004. It is a large luxury family car and is a car that is a mix of style, potent powertrains and some luxury features. It uses the Chrysler LX platform and is now in its second generation that was introduced in the year 2011. The Chrysler 300 is assembled in the Brampton plant in Ontario, Canada and is available in about seven different models in the US. Rear Wheel Drive and All Wheel Drive Models are available in the Chrysler 300 and a whole host of features that make it a real favorite among a lot of people.
Engines That Power The Chrysler 300
The Chrysler 300 is available in a variety of engines and they are the 3.6L Pentastar V6 that produces 296 horsepower and 350 NM of torque., the 5.7L V8 HEMI that produces 368 horsepower and 527 NM of torque, and the 6.4L HEMI V8 that produces 477 horsepower and 637 NM of torque. The 3.6 L V6 has 24 valves and has variable valve timing and is fitted with an 8 speed automatic transmission. The 5.7L HEMI is not used much and the 6.4L HEMI engine is paired with a 5 speed automatic transmission and is currently found only in the SRT8.
Luxury Features In Chrysler 300
The Chrysler is a luxury sedan and therefore it has a lot of luxury features like Chrysler trim seats, 4 way adjusting driver and passenger seats with lumbar support, power adjustable pedals with memory, stylish 20 inch and 19 inch polished aluminum wheels, heated and ventilated front and second row seats, navigation, voice command, 6 premium speakers, remote USB port, steering mounted audio controls, rear view camera and a lot more to make you feel luxury when you sit and travel I the car.